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Technology Shares

What happened at the Appen (ASX:APX) AGM today?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is pushing higher following the release of its AGM update. Here's what happened...

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Share Market News

What's with the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price is flat after announcing more details for its Iron Bridge magnetite project.

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International Stock News

Cathie Wood thinks Bitcoin could reach $500,000. Is she right?

| Jeremy Bowman

The ARK chief was prophetic in her Tesla call. Can she do it again?

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Industrials Shares

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price sinks 8% following AGM

| Kerry Sun

The defence contractor's shares are well in the red today despite it forecasting strong revenue growth.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

This BNPL just saw stronger UK growth than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Tony Yoo

In just 12 months, the ASX-listed Kiwi upstart has tripled its active customers in Britain, to lay down the gauntlet…

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International Stock News

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to formally step down, turn reins over to Andy Jassy

| Danny Vena

The iconic leader chose a day of special significance for his departure.

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Communication Shares

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in Aussie Broadband are running higher today after the company released some positive news. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares hitting 52-week highs this week

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 Index has been chopping back and forth in May, these 3 ASX shares have cruised to…

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Latitude, Rio Tinto, & Tabcorp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.1%: Tabcorp receives $4bn offer, KKR wants Link's PEXA business

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX…

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International Stock News

Tesla Model 3 losing top safety designations

| Eric Volkman

Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety both strip the model of prestigious titles.

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Share Market News

Why is the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price tumbling today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cann Group (ASX: CAN) share price is down 2.2% following a revised revenue guidance for FY21. We take a…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price falls on plummeting profits

| Marc Sidarous

The Select Harvests (ASX: SHV) share price is down 2.6% today after the company posted a 93% drop in net…

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Broker Notes

Can the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price keep climbing?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is pushing higher on Friday. Can it keep on climbing? Here's what this…

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International Stock News

Why GameStop stock is still wildly overpriced

| Will Healy

Even though GameStop investors have scored share price victories recently, they will probably struggle to win long term.

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Broker Notes

Is the Costa (ASX:CGC) share price a bargain buy after its selloff?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is rebounding after a huge selloff yesterday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Financial Shares

Why the Latitude (ASX:LFS) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Latitude are in the green today after the company released an update showing improved business performance. Here's the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price sinks on Tabcorp takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is sinking on Friday after announcing a takeover proposal for Tabcorp's Wagering…

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Share Market News

EROAD (ASX:ERD) share price higher after FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

The EROAD Ltd (ASX:ERD) share price is on the move to day following the release of its FY 2021 results…

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Share Market News

Why the Inghams (ASX:ING) share price is racing 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price is racing higher on Friday after the release of its guidance for FY…

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How to invest

Shocker: Risk guidance from advisers varies on mood, hunger, marital status

| Tony Yoo

New research finds assessments from different investment professionals were "closer to totally random than totally consistent".

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX tech share is a bargain right now: analyst

| Tony Yoo

This company has been making a profit for years but the stock's at a 30% discount to its highs.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be reliable picks for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These two S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares could be the right picks for future income, including Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV).

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch after receiving PEXA offer

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch today after it received an offer for its…

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares for income investors to consider

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share could be worth considering. Here's what you need to know about them...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Costa smashed, Fisher & Paykel drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) slightly rose today, the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price was smashed.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price finished higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The medical research company has finished the day strongly after one of its products was given TGA approval.

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ETFs

2 international ETFs for ASX growth investors

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this ETF could be top options for ASX investors looking for growth. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The richest Aussies have been revealed … so who makes the top 10?

| Sebastian Bowen

Ahead of the release of the annual Rich List, we take a look at how much the 10 wealthiest people…

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 resource shares poised to deliver: AMP Capital

| Bernd Struben

Growth shares look over priced, income shares may shine, and 4 ASX 200 resource shares that look set to outperform.…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dragontail Systems (ASX:DTS) share price soars on Yum! Brands buyout

| Mitchell Lawler

The Dragontail Systems (ASX: DTS) share price has soared today after a buyout offer from Pizza Hut operator, Yum! Brands.

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Share Gainers

Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price soared 33% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Emerge Gaming share price is on fire today, up close to 40%. Here's what's getting investors just a little…

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Share Market News

Why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price powered ahead today

| Aaron Teboneras

EcoGraf shares saw a boost today on positive testing results from an upcoming project.

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Small Cap Shares

2 growing small cap ASX shares to watch closely

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and this growing small cap ASX share could be worth watching very closely...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend still safe from a cut?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the telco's shareholders expect their full dividend in 2021? Here's what Telstra has said.

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares roar higher, puts ASX 200 index in the shade

| Bruce Jackson

Alcidion and Whispir shares roar higher, Costa wilts.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 blue chip ASX 200 shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts think that ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this blue chip ASX 200 share could be top options for investors...

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Share Gainers

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price soared 20% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in Carpentaria Resources are climbing after the company revealed positive news about its flagship iron ore project. Here's what…

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